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Gun Violence in America: God Isn’t Fixing This?

by Erik Jones
December 4, 2015 • 8 minute read

After another mass shooting, the Daily News ran a provocative headline directed at politicians for not solving the gun problem. What is the solution?

When the Stranger in Your Gates Wants You Dead

by Jeremy Lallier
November 20, 2015 • 8 minute read

With the world growing increasingly turbulent, opinions are plentiful on what to do with Syrian refugees—but what’s the right thing to do, and how can we do it? “If I gave...

The Paris Attacks: Why Is Evil Increasing?

by Tim Groves
November 18, 2015 • 5 minute read

The recent massacre in Paris is yet another act of evil that has become disturbingly more frequent. Why is evil increasing around the world, and how can it be stopped? There have been a lot...

Terrorism in Paris, Coldness in Heart

by Clyde Kilough
November 14, 2015 • 5 minute read

While watching the coverage of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, I was tempted to turn the news off and not allow it to ruin my evening. Here’s why I didn’t. Friday night....

Putin in the Arctic: Cold War II Gets Colder

by Erik Jones
September 4, 2015 • 6 minute read

Tensions between Russia and the West indicate we have entered a second cold war. Recent news from the Arctic shows relations may be getting even colder. Relations between the U.S. and Russia...

Their Blood Cries Out: The Discussion We Really Need to Be Having About Planned Parenthood

Their Blood Cries Out: Planned Parenthood Videos

by Jeremy Lallier
August 26, 2015 • 7 minute read

The CMP’s recent Planned Parenthood videos have sparked a firestorm of debate—but it’s a debate that largely ignores the most important issue of all. We’ve been...

The Greek Crisis and the Future of Europe

by Jim Franks
August 13, 2015 • 5 minute read

The president of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, reflects on a recent trip to Greece and the prophetic implications of current events. In July I was able to spend a few days in...

Satanic Statue Unveiled in Detroit Veils the Real Satan

by Erik Jones
July 30, 2015 • 7 minute read

The recent unveiling of a satanic statue in Detroit has made “Satan” a trending topic. But do satanic images reflect the real Satan revealed in the Bible? Social media was abuzz...

Supreme Court Rules on Same-Sex Marriage

#LoveWins or #TruthLoses? What Today’s Supreme Court Decision Really Means

by Erik Jones
June 26, 2015 • 5 minute read

A landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has made the recognition of same-sex marriage the law of the land. What does this mean for America? On June 26, 2015, by a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme...

The Eurozone: Doomed to Complete Political Integration?

Eurozone: Doomed to Political Integration?

by Joel Meeker
June 23, 2015 • 4 minute read

A recent study indicates serious problems within the European Union. With talk of a possible Greek and British exit, is the EU coming apart? The world watches Europe in foreboding...

The Charleston Tragedy: A Time to Sigh and Cry

by John Fox
June 19, 2015 • 4 minute read

On June 17 a deranged individual gunned down nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina. As these violent tragedies increase, how should we respond? Another tragic shooting has taken...

Water Wars!

by Becky Sweat and Erik Jones
May 20, 2015 • 3 minute read

Water is essential for farming, industry and life itself. When there is drought or scarcity, water can spark conflict. Are water wars ahead? The Pacific Institute, which studies issues of...

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